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PPG Implements Global Price Increase of up to 20%
The US coatings manufacturer has begun raising prices across its entire portfolio of paints, coatings and specialty products, citing volatility in petrochemical, energy and transportation markets.
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Eisenmann becomes part of the Daifuku Group
German based paint shop developer Eisenmann GmbH has announced that Daifuku (Japan) will acquire 100% of the shares in Eisenmann GmbH from its current shareholder, Nimbus Hands-on Investors (Netherlands). ...
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A new platform for decision-makers in surface technology
Connecting the World of Industrial Coating: What this new platform is about and why you should not miss it!
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AI-supported robot programming lowers entry barriers
ABB Robotics integrates an AI assistant into its “RobotStudio” Suite, an offline programming and simulation software, which supports users in creating and optimizing painting programs through...
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Automated coating technology for industrial chair production
New system enables efficient coating of foam moulds for work chairs used in cleanrooms and ESD environments.
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ECOLROMAT 2026: Submit Your Paper Now!
In November, leading experts in railway vehicle coating will gather for ECOLROMAT in Mulhouse, France. The world’s only international specialist conference with this thematic focus thus returns to...
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Leutenegger + Frei Drives Internationalisation
The developer of complete paint shop systems announced to establish a broader international presence and strengthen in management team with the creation of a business development role.
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Increased productivity with closed-loop layer thickness measurement
Metallbeschichtung Südpfalz in southern Germany has successfully implemented a comprehensive retrofit project. By integrating the ‘coatmaster Flex’ into a closed-loop system, the company has optimised...
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Flexible solution for challenging coating applications
A clever mix of automated and manual application proscecces at the new Paint Shop of ISMM in Czechia enchances the comapnies production capabilites significantly.
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Mankiewicz expands in China
The German coatings manufacturer just opened a new plant in Dushan, China, closely to Shanghai. The plant is the companies second in China now.
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Anti-corrsion for non-agitation enviroments
A new anti-corrosive from Cortec promises strong protection while using only thin films.
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AI helps with robotic painting
New control system makes robotic painting attractive even without series production.
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Mankiewicz presents Colours of the Year 2026
The manufacturer of paints based in Hamburg is presenting three color trends for 2026: Tree House, Ice Water, and Sour. These demonstrate how colors and material reflect social development. ...
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BASF Coatings invests in automotive series paints
BASF Coatings has opened a new production facility for automotive series paints at its German Headquarter and invested in the development of automotive series paints in another site in Germany.